Software Engineer ( C# / C++ )

Tatton Recruitment; Stevenage, West of England; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatton Recruitment is seeking a C# / C++ Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in the UK, offering hybrid work between Stevenage or Bristol. The role focuses on developing simulation components for defence systems using C# and C++ within an agile team.

You'll collaborate with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to build end-to-end representations of weapon systems in a synthetic environment, employing protocols, integration simulations, and CI/CD practices across Windows and Linux

Qualifications

• Proficient in C#
• C++ experience would be great
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse
• Ability to move from high level system view to detailed designs

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation components in a synthetic environment using C#, C++, and integration simulations
• Collaborate with Project Leads and Simulation Architects on end-to-end weapon system representations
• Work in a heterogeneous agile team to develop simulations and system representations
• Follow CI/CD practices, configuration control, and test-driven development

Skills

C#

C++

Windows

Linux

High level to detail

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Eclipse

Job description

Rate: £65.00 per hour

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.

Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.

You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.

Our approach to software development includes

• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
• Unit testing and test driven development.

Skillset / experience required:

• Proficient in C#
• C++ experience would be great
• Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
• Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Non-essential:

• Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
• Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes